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W47 VGW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 VGW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,424 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,255 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2014 48,536 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,749 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,031 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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W47 VGW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W47 VGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W47 VGW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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